A City of Gainesville Fire Rescue team departed early Saturday morning to provide additional aid for the Bahamas. The Gainesville Fire Rescue search and rescue team is working closely with local police and emergency management authorities on Abaco Island in the Bahamas. The North Florida American Red Cross is contributing …
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County and City Commissioners are taking action against "irresponsible pet owners" after a string of "dangerous dog" attacks, perpetrated mostly by pit bulls. The attacks have resulted in euthanasia of injured animals and even the death of a 2-year-old boy.
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The LaCrosse Fire Department went without a fire engine for the entire month of October before purchasing a new 2012 Pierce Dash engine.
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Since Irma hit Florida last year, its effects continue being felt by Gainesville — the residents, the city and the University of Florida are all still working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and insurance companies.
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Gainesville Fire Rescue hires 17 new firefighters with help from $1.9 million grant.
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UF Health released PulsePoint, an app that notifies first responders, even if they're off duty, of a cardiac arrest that is happening within a quarter mile. The app also contains instructions on how to perform CPR for people have little to no training.
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Alachua County Fire Rescue wants to build a station in Hague on Route 441 near Phoenix Commercial Park.
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Sunday's storm left Whitney Mobile Home Park in worse condition than Hurricane Irma, according to some of the residents.
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Fire safety officials and advocates are working toward funding programs aimed at soon putting smoke alarms in as many as 150 homes across Gainesville.
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Two fires occurred this morning in the Gainesville area, according to the Gainesville Fire rescue. One of the incidents is under investigation, no casualties have been reported.
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